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tmcallist posted by tmcallist vote down flag
sportfiction.com - 6/4/2007
Who Will be the NHL's Pat Tillman?
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A (fictional) memo from Gary Bettman urging NHL players to join the army in order to raise the profile of the league.
3 Comments
  • PanicAtTheFrisco PanicAtTheFrisco
    +2
    i bet a lot of people are gonna think this is pretty tasteless, but I thought it was funny.
    Posted 6/4/2007 respond (flag)
    • CplClegg CplClegg
      0
      def disrespectful to the soldiers protecting our country, not cool
      Posted 6/4/2007 respond (flag)
  • tmcallist tmcallist
    +3

    We've got all the respect in the world for the US soldiers, and want nothing but the best for them.

    But sometimes you gotta step on a few toes to make people laugh and/or to make a point.  

    Posted 6/4/2007 respond (flag)
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